1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507124, Page 118Get this manual
Ignition Plate ServicingCD IIAmp Removal "" 1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove a" spark plug leads2If equipped, remove the manual starterSee Section 73Remove the flywheelRefer to Flywheel Servicing
rv 4Loosen the five the ignition plate from ignition plate to the screws attaching the retainer plateLift the powerheadf21 5Remove the four support plate screws Lift the retainer and support plate from the powerheadInsta"ation f21 1Place the retainer plate, then the support plate on the powerheadAlign support plate with four screw holes in powerheadApply OMC Nut Lock to threads of the four support plate screws Install and tighten the screws to torque of 48-60 in Ibs(5-7 Nm)2Apply OMC Moly Lube to crankcase boss3Lubricate the ignition plate bearing groove with OMC Moly Lube